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US officials report that Russia has deployed a land-based cruise missile in violation of Cold War-era treaties. Additionally, Russian jets performed "unsafe" flybys of the USS Porter in the Black Sea, and a Russian intelligence ship was spotted off the US East Coast.
USS Porter Collision, Michael Oren, Iran Strike Threats
The USS Porter, a Navy destroyer, collided with a Japanese oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Following this, Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren appeared on MSNBC to argue that the window for diplomacy with Iran is closing in "weeks, not months." The hosts criticize Oren's "skin in the game" rhetoric and his claim that Israel is "right next door" to Iran.
Technical Difficulties, Michael Oren Biography, Arleigh Burke Destroyers
The show experiences technical issues with Dvorak's audio, leading to a discussion about Skype drivers and M-Audio hardware. They correct a media report calling the USS Porter a "battleship," noting it is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. They also examine Michael Oren's background as an American-born Israeli historian.
Craig Porter of Chesapeake, Virginia, is recognized for his donation to complete his knighthood and requests karma for his former shipmates on the USS Philadelphia. Joseph Frost of Wooddale, Illinois, joins the 328 club and requests karma for himself and a co-worker to find better employment.
